Saint Matthias, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Lucas Cranach, the Elder

Title

Saint Matthias, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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1492–1553

Medium

Woodcut on ivory laid paper with letterpress text on verso

Dimensions

Image/block/sheet: 16.1 × 12.7 cm (6 3/8 × 5 in.)

Credit Line

The Art Institute of Chicago

Reference Number

1976.288

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